Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Support to UArctic International Secretariat
Agreement Number:
7446512 P012226001
Agreement Value:
$880,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 16, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The project aims to contribute to increased participation and engagement in Arctic research planning by northerners and northern communities; contribute to improved awareness of and knowledge of the contributions by northern communities, peoples and institutions to Arctic higher education and research over past decades; and contribute to higher value impact from research, and greater relevance to those living in the region. To do so, the project produces a collection of strategic analysis papers on the future of Arctic cooperation; creates a testimonials portal on the UArctic website from past students, staff and interns; creates a model for an updated university study catalogue; completes and publishes a UArctic external evaluation; and reviews the status of Arctic science research and impact of influential actors.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
Increased participation and engagement in Arctic research planning by northerners and northern communities.
Improved awareness of and knowledge of the contributions by northern communities, peoples and institutions to Arctic higher education and research over past decades.
Increased impact and relevance from research for those living in the circumpolar Arctic.
Location:
Rovaniemi, FI
Reference Number:
064-2022-2023-Q3-00078
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
UArctic Ry
Program:
Canadian International Arctic Fund
Program Purpose:
To increase the strength of the Arctic Council as the key forum for Arctic cooperation and advancing Canada’s leadership role in international Arctic affairs.